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Why do our words matter? Why do our words matter? Today, Emma Dotter talks through Psalm 12, where David is crying out to God for help because he sees how people are hurting one another with their words. As Proverbs 18:21 says, the tongue has the power of life and death, which means our words can either tear people down or build them up. Maybe you personally have been hurt by the words of others, whether careless or intentional. We can find hope knowing that God sent His Son, the Word made flesh to dwell among us and bring life abundant to those who trust in Him as Savior and Lord. Take some time to reflect on how Psalm 12 encourages us to be careful with our words.   Additional Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 6:16-19, a lying tongue is an abomination to the Lord Proverbs 12:22, “lying lips are detestable to the Lord” John 8:44, the devil “is a liar and the father of lies” Revelation 21:8  Proverbs 18:21, “death and life are in the power of the tongue” Colossians 4:6, “let your speech always be gracious” John 3:16 Proverbs 15:1-2, “a soft answer turns away wrath”  John 1:14, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”  Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

The Lord is the one that we have to take refuge in! When Psalms compares the attacks of the enemy to a bow and arrow, what does that mean? Today, Emma Dotter & Watermark Staff Member Tess Brag unpack arrows and the Lord’s being a refuge of the heart. This passage shows that the enemy will come for the hearts of people, and that’s why we must look to God as our refuge.   Additional Scriptures used in this passage:  Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, this is not your own doing, it is a gift of God, not a result of works so that no man may boast.”  John 10:10, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.   Wanna serve in kids? We would love to have you! Check out the link below!  https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark  Looking to dig deeper into why God tests us? Check out the Got Questions link below:  https://www.gotquestions.org/why-does-God-test-us.html  Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

There is an underlying lie that Christians can believe that says that we can’t say the things that we are really feeling to God. Today, Emma Dotter and faithful Watermark Staff Member, Neil Monroe combat that lie. Neil explains that we have a God who isn’t just sympathetic, or concerned about something bad happening, but empathetic, where He is putting Himself in our shoes.   Want to serve with Kids? We would love to partner with you! Click the link and sign up today!  https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermark   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

How do we practically think about God’s thoughts and ways being higher than ours? Our desire for control can result in us wanting control when in reality, the judgment and control of God is best. Emma Dotter interviews Paige Ward, and she shares the way she showed the love of God to people in her everyday work.   Additional Scriptures used in the Podcast: Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing, it is a gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast…”  Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

How do we wrap our minds around science and the Bible going together? Oftentimes, people put these two things at odds. Emma Dotter interviews Brett Bruster and they explain how Psalm 8 shows God at work. Brett shares about how science truly can point to the Creator.   Additional Scriptures in the Podcast: Psalm 19: The heavens pointing to the creator. Romans 1:20, “Ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898

In this podcast, Emma Dotter interviews Watermark member Seth Master. Seth points out in Psalm 7 that David is crying out for help not because He is in the wrong, but rather because he is right. Seth points us to four “R’s” in this psalm: refuge, reflect, rely, and rejoice.   Grab a NEW Join The Journey Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/7rt0H3g  Got kids? Check out the NEW Join The Journey Jr. Journal for 2024: https://a.co/d/eYBgvUM  You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898